Joint Position from Kasepuhan (Indigenous Community): Indigenous Knowledge in Maintaining and Exercising Indigenous Peoples’ Food Sovereignty

Banten, July 17, 2026 – Kasepuhan-kasepuhan in South Banten together with the Indigenous Bill Coalition reaffirmed the importance of state recognition of Indigenous Peoples through the acceleration of the ratification of the Indigenous Peoples Bill (Indigenous Peoples Bill) in a Public Discussion and Consolidation held by Kasepuhan Citorek, Lebak Regency, Banten. This activity brought together representatives […]

Understanding Traditional Rights in Article 18B paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution

Written by Erwin Dwi Kristianto In the 1945 Constitution before the amendment, there was no phrase “traditional rights”, which existed as the phrase of the right of origin. In its formation, it was discussed about the rights of origin of the special areas. From Soepomo’s explanation at the Second Session of BPUPKI on July 15, […]